Trump said China would more than double its agricultural purchases from the US. Farmers are skeptical.

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American farmers welcomed the announcement of an interim trade agreement between the US and China on Friday.

But they remained skeptical that China would more than double its farm purchases from the US.

At a press conference Friday night in Beijing, China declined to confirm a quota touted by the White House.

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American farmers welcomed the announcement of an interim trade agreement between the US and China on Friday. But they remain skeptical of President Donald Trump's pledge to more than double farm exports to that country.

As part of a so-called phase-one deal, the White House has said China would purchase a steep 50 billion worth of agricultural products from the US annually. But at a press conference Friday night in Beijing, China would not confirm that quota or give any specific number. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A big-money investor in juggernauts like Facebook and Netflix breaks down the '3rd wave' firms that are leading the next round of tech disruptionSee Also:Anthony Rendon eager to team up with Trout in Angels' lineupPerry rushes for 304 yards, leads No. 21 Navy past ArmyPhotos show the rise and fall of Nike's iconic Air Jordan sneakers and how the shoes are making a comeback 16 years after Michael Jordan's retirementSEE ALSO: Trump says US will lower China tariffs as part of interim trade agreement

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